I think all good questions--I really don't think we should be drawing lines
& bisecting the country--but looking for a location with lots of airline
deals... I think the dorm idea at temple is interesting... Even shuttles
from hoetel/airports are issues--need to have accessable ones-

We did travelzpoo.com for the NORD conference and got great rates---

I think theseare all good questions-- I would think we would want to have
options of tours of the area etc.--meals together- maybe family style one
night--  conference centers are usually good for accessability- used to
large groups with lots of needs-- deals on rooms--      Joy
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>From: Bonnie Moulton <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Summer Get Together-- Logistical Issues
>Date: Sun, Nov 7, 1999, 5:44 PM
>

>Hi,
>
>I don't conhtribute to this list vry much but manage to read most of the
>posts and am very interested in the summer get together about which I have
>some questions and some suggestions.
>
>First a question.
>I know ther has ben some talk about meeting in Kansas City as it is a "half
>way" point for most of us.  But do we have any list members who actually liv
>there who could maybe take the lead on scoping out hotels and maybe checking
>out some social activities that we could do there -- assuming that we want to
>do a little bit more than "eat, drink and be merry" which I realize hasn't
>been discussed yet.  I feel strongly about the fact that the accomodations
>need to be checked out in person as I have had too many experiences with
>being told something is "accessible" and finding out later that that is not
>the case.  How do the rest of you feel about this?   Dos it mak sense to meet
>somewhere where someone already lives for that reason?
>
>Speaking of accessible hotel rooms, should we start a running tally now of
>what accessibility features specific individuals would actually need?
>
>Have we started to discuss possible dates?
>I know that for me, the last two weeks in July are out because of major
>commitments at work.  I would really prefer some time in June or after the
>first week of August.
>
>More suggestions:  It sems that there might be several of us coming from the
>east coast (and/or the West Coast depending on whwere we meet)   It might be
>worthtrying to arrange it so w can travel together.  Maybe we can get a group
>rate on airfare.  I am willing to tak the lead on checking this out if people
>are interested.  Also anyone with a disability flying from anywhere should
>ask your airline if they have something called "compaion airfares".  Actually
>I dont even think one of the parties has to have a disability, but I'm not
>sure.  Some airlines offer this to encourage people to travel in groups.  ASK
>though, because some airlines have it but don't talk it up.
>Here's another thought. Dorms on college campuses are frequently underused
>during the Summer I know the one used for Summer programs here at Temple
>doesn't have all of the ammenities of the Sheraton or the Adams Mark - but
>there is a pool and its cheaper. Would there be any interest in checking out
>something like this?  Doesn't have to be in Philly. . . .
>I would like a trip away but its another option.
>
>I will be traveling alone.  Can we set up something for folks who might want
>to share hotel rooms once we get where we're going?  I am also willing to
>help with this.
>
>Some purely selfish questions:
>What are we going to do?  I would love a poetry/prose reading.  (Please
>Mariana. . .  I don't think you'll be the only one reading.)
>
>Is anyone else bringing a service dog?  I will be bringing Claude a black
>standard poodle.  Just asking so that we are not surprised (or a surprise)
>when we arrive.  As this will likely be our first plane trip would like to
>keep other surprises to a minimum.
>
>I am the list member attemopting to write a Doctoral Dissertation on Aging
>with CP.  Would anyone consider it a "misuse" of our get together time to
>discuss that issue or to distribute a survey (which I sincerely hope to have
>ready by that time?)  Individual preferences on this issue will be respected.
>
>
>Responses on any or all of the above issues would be appreciated
>
>Bonnie and Claude
>